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Michael E. Gates

Case from Canton, OH dated May 20, 2021

Victim Details

Michael E. Gates

Male

Black / African American

Canton

OH

2021-05-20

38

Michael

E. Gates

06/28/2026

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Michael E. Gates Jr., a 38-year-old Canton, OH resident, tragically lost his life on May 20, 2021. Gates was fatally shot outside his apartment in the 300 block of Ninth Street NE. The incident occurred during a gun sale that turned deadly. Gates' death was ruled a homicide, and the investigation quickly led to the arrest of Zachary Becker, a 31-year-old man from Doylestown, OH.

Becker was charged with murder, felonious assault, tampering with evidence, and two firearm specifications. Acc ...
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  • Canton Repository: Federal agents arrest suspect in fatal Canton shooting
  • Canton Repository: One dead on Canton's NE side, Canton police investigating as homicide
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